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Updated: 1:07 PM EDT Sep 10, 2019

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Officials have identified about hundreds of possible illnesses apparently connected to vaping in 33 states.

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Kansas health officials say they have confirmed the first death in the state related to an outbreak of a lung disease linked to vaping.The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said in a news release Tuesday the recent death involved a Kansas resident over the age of 50 who had a history of underlying health issues. The unidentified patient was hospitalized with symptoms that progressed rapidly.Health officials said they do not have detailed information on what specific e-cigarette products were used by the deceased Kansas patient.The state has had six reports associated to the national lung disease outbreak, including three which they believe to be confirmed or probable cases. The remaining three are still under investigation.Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Lee Norman said it is time to stop vaping.Officials have identified hundreds of possible illnesses apparently connected to vaping in 33 states and several deaths.U.S. health officials have repeatedly urged people to avoid vaping until they figure out why some users are suffering serious breathing illnesses.Related video: How a state health lab in Wisconsin is assessing the problem to uncover answers.

WICHITA, Kan. —

Kansas health officials say they have confirmed the first death in the state related to an outbreak of a lung disease linked to vaping.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said in a news release Tuesday the recent death involved a Kansas resident over the age of 50 who had a history of underlying health issues. The unidentified patient was hospitalized with symptoms that progressed rapidly.

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Health officials said they do not have detailed information on what specific e-cigarette products were used by the deceased Kansas patient.

The state has had six reports associated to the national lung disease outbreak, including three which they believe to be confirmed or probable cases. The remaining three are still under investigation.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Lee Norman said it is time to stop vaping.

Officials have identified hundreds of possible illnesses apparently connected to vaping in 33 states and several deaths.

U.S. health officials have repeatedly urged people to avoid vaping until they figure out why some users are suffering serious breathing illnesses.

Related video: How a state health lab in Wisconsin is assessing the problem to uncover answers.